NFL Draft is tomorrow.
Who's going No. 1? Who will pick Vince Young? Will Matt Leinart go before Young? Who will the Giants take in the first round? These and many other questions will be answered tomorrow as the NFL Draft unfolds. It looks almost certain that the Texans will take Reggie Bush with the first overall pick. Fans in Houston want local hero Vince Young, but that was never going to happen. Houston already has a QB in David Carr, and if they ever get a decent offensive line so that Carr doesn't have take so much punishment, look out. Bush will give the Texans a "wild card" to keep defenses off balance, and that should help out the other skill players, who, if healthy, are good.
So where does Vince Young end up? I keep reading that the Raiders want him, and I think that could be an excellent fit. Tennessee appears to be another possibility, especially since the toughest QB of this era--Steve McNair--is just about done. Other mock drafts I have seen have Arizona picking Young. As much as I hate ut football, even I love watching Young play, and I really want to see him go someplace where his existing talents and skills will be enhanced rather than someplace that will try to make fit a preconceived mold of an NFL QB. I think Oakland would be best for Young.
The mock drafts I have seen have Leinart going to Tennessee at 3. This makes more sense to me than Young going to the Titans.
And what about the Giants at no. 25? Some mock drafts have the Giants taking an offensive lineman or a LB. With the signings of Arrington and Brandon Short, does it make sense to take a LB in the first round? The offensive line needs bodies, and I am one who thinks that the offensive line is the key to having a successful team. That was the case when I was in college at SMU--and I was there during the glory days of the Pony Express. As much talent as we had at the skill positions, it was the offensive line that really made the offense work. When the Cowboys were dominating the league in the 90's, they had arguably the best-ever offensive line. Everyone knew what the Cowboys were going to do in many situations, yet they were rarely stopped, and that was because of the line. Conversely, the offensive line for the Cowboys the last 5-7 years has been marginal at best, despite what all the analysts said, and just how many titles have they won recently? The Giants have some outstanding skill players, and Eli has shown that if he has protection, he can pick apart defenses. Put a solid o-line on the field, and the Giants' offense could be a machine--and that would be the case for several years to come. You can never have too many good offensive lineman. Thus, I favor taking a lineman with the first pick.
Still, my knowledge of the team and its needs is still in its beginning phase. Giants fans should feel free to enlighten me here.
UPDATE: As of approximately 11:30 p.m., it has been reported that Houston has signed not Reggie Bush but DE Mario Williams from North Carolina State. Wow.
So where does Vince Young end up? I keep reading that the Raiders want him, and I think that could be an excellent fit. Tennessee appears to be another possibility, especially since the toughest QB of this era--Steve McNair--is just about done. Other mock drafts I have seen have Arizona picking Young. As much as I hate ut football, even I love watching Young play, and I really want to see him go someplace where his existing talents and skills will be enhanced rather than someplace that will try to make fit a preconceived mold of an NFL QB. I think Oakland would be best for Young.
The mock drafts I have seen have Leinart going to Tennessee at 3. This makes more sense to me than Young going to the Titans.
And what about the Giants at no. 25? Some mock drafts have the Giants taking an offensive lineman or a LB. With the signings of Arrington and Brandon Short, does it make sense to take a LB in the first round? The offensive line needs bodies, and I am one who thinks that the offensive line is the key to having a successful team. That was the case when I was in college at SMU--and I was there during the glory days of the Pony Express. As much talent as we had at the skill positions, it was the offensive line that really made the offense work. When the Cowboys were dominating the league in the 90's, they had arguably the best-ever offensive line. Everyone knew what the Cowboys were going to do in many situations, yet they were rarely stopped, and that was because of the line. Conversely, the offensive line for the Cowboys the last 5-7 years has been marginal at best, despite what all the analysts said, and just how many titles have they won recently? The Giants have some outstanding skill players, and Eli has shown that if he has protection, he can pick apart defenses. Put a solid o-line on the field, and the Giants' offense could be a machine--and that would be the case for several years to come. You can never have too many good offensive lineman. Thus, I favor taking a lineman with the first pick.
Still, my knowledge of the team and its needs is still in its beginning phase. Giants fans should feel free to enlighten me here.
UPDATE: As of approximately 11:30 p.m., it has been reported that Houston has signed not Reggie Bush but DE Mario Williams from North Carolina State. Wow.
posted by WCharles @ 4/28/2006 10:55:00 AM
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At the risk of being accused of a double standard, I will remain a fan of the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders. ;-)
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